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mobo wont come on

blumpskrump

Posted 13 May 2013 - 05:28 PM

blumpskrump

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So this is my first build so i dont know very much. But I tried turning it on out of the case with a screw driver and i wouldnt come on. I have my cpu the fan and my memory sticks in too. am i doing something wrong?

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iammykyl

Posted 13 May 2013 - 08:44 PM

iammykyl

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Gday blumpskrump< Please answer every Question. Looks like you are just testing the board without connecting a monitor,Is this correct?Is the MB on a insulated surface, like a piece of cardboard?Is your PSU installed in the case? Is it switched on at the wall socket and at the back of the unit?Are you taking anti static measure by, wearing an anti static wrist strap, or, briefly touching a bare unpainted part of the case before handling parts or working on the rig?Have you connected two power cables to the MB,, the 8 pin and the 24 pin? see page #23, MB Manual.Have you connected the CPU fan plug to the 4 Pin CPU fan header on the MB? Page #22, top, towards left of board.Is the RAM in the correct slots? Slot #1 and slot #2, Page #16. NB. there is a gap between sticks. Ensure both locking levers at each end of the sticks is properly closed.

blumpskrump

Posted 13 May 2013 - 09:58 PM

blumpskrump

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Thanks for the warm welcome

yes
i have kept it on the box it came in.
it is in my case and ive checked a few outlets
Ive touched my case before every piece and a few times while messing with it.
ive checked the plugs multiple times
both sticks are in the correct place.

blumpskrump

Posted 13 May 2013 - 11:33 PM

iammykyl

Posted 14 May 2013 - 12:34 AM

iammykyl

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OK.
Check that the wall socket is working by plugging in a table lamp or other appliance, if working.
Swap the power lead with the one used for the monitor, > switch on at the wall socket, > switch on at the back of the PSU, any fans spin?

blumpskrump

Posted 14 May 2013 - 10:00 AM

iammykyl

Posted 14 May 2013 - 04:30 PM

iammykyl

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I just tested my psu using the paperclip method and it works fine.

Good, shows the PSU is receiving AC power but, does not test tit under full load. This can only be done with a PSU tester. Some local stores/repair shops will do this for free or a small fee, so if we cannot get a good result you may have to do that.

You can try the paperclip test with the PSU under partial load. Please ensure the PSU is turned off.Connect up a HDD, power cable only.Connect up 1 or 2 fans, 4 pin Molex cable only.Switch on the power.Can you hear anything from the HDD? do the fans spin?

Please do the following with computer turned off.Remove the test paperclip.Disconnect power to the HDD. Please leave the fans connected.******Connect the Power switch, The Reset switch, The Power LED. The Mini system speaker.Switch on the PSU, > watch for lights on the case and press the Power on button.The fans should spin up and you should hear a beep code. let us know what the beep code is, IE. one long, two short.